Speaker
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Ruth SwailesAssure EducationRuth has almost 30 years’ experience working in education as a Headteacher, Inspector, Consultant, Improvement Advisor and Moderator in several Local Authorities.
Ruth currently works as a School Improvement Advisor in Leicester City, as an Early Years Advisor on the Wirral and as a private consultant nationally and internationally. She has taught throughout the primary age range in the UK, but her passion is working with children aged 2-7.
Ruth is the lead author of the Oxford International Early Years curriculum for 2-6 year olds and leads on the training for schools and settings using the curriculum in more than 40 different countries. She is co-author of the bestselling book,
‘Early Childhood Theories Today’ and was named Nursery World Trainer of the Year in 2021 and an International Influencer in Education in 2022 by ISC research.Ruth writes for several educational publications as well as Yorkshire Bylines newspaper. Ruth is currently writing a book about curriculum development with Dr. Aaron Bradbury.
Location
- Online
EYFS Leaders Support and Development Group (Day 1 of 3)
Focus: Leadership and Management
For: EYFS leaders
Description:
These three sessions (one per long term) are an opportunity to keep up to date with the latest information from Ofsted and the DFE about Early Years. In the world of Education, the only constant is change and keeping up with all the latest information can be a challenge. It’s easy to miss things when you’re busy in the classroom.
Ruth will ensure that everyone who attends has links to all the information they need to ensure that they’re fully informed of the current thinking in Early Years and provide a safe, supportive space to ask any questions.
Come and be part of our community of practice!
Multiple Sessions:
This is a three session programme. All three sessions must be attended.
[1] Mon 3 November 2025
[2] Thu 15 January 2026
[3] Thu 7 May 2026
Please note: If you book one of these sessions, then we will automatically book you on the others. So you only need to submit one booking.
Director’s Note:
With so much focus on EYFS at the moment, this is a great way to support your EYFS leader.